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About the Event
This conference aims to bring together scientists, policymakers, industry leaders, educators, and experts in construction and building materials to exchange knowledge, explore cutting-edge research, and collaborate on innovative solutions for Ukraine's reconstruction.
Key themes include:
1. Sustainable Materials and Construction
Innovative approaches to the recycling and management of construction and demolition waste.
2. Infrastructure Rehabilitation & Development
Diagnostics of the technical condition of damaged buildings and structures, including methods for strengthening and restoring their functionality.
3. Urban Planning & Design
Strategies for rebuilding cities, integrating sustainable and resilient urban planning principles.
4. Environmental & Regulatory Considerations
Legal and policy considerations for rebuilding efforts, ensuring compliance with international standards and sustainable development goals.
Key dates
5 June 2025, 18:00 (UTC) — Call for abstracts
29 August 2025, 18:00 (UTC) — Registration opens
12 December 2025, 18:00 (UTC) — Abstract submission deadline
16 January 2026, 18:00 (UTC) — Notification of acceptance
18 March 2026, 18:00 (UTC) — Registration close
19 – 20 March 2026 — Conference in Lviv
Special Issue:
Selected papers presented at the conference will be invited for a special issue of Low-Carbon Materials and Green Construction on "Recycled Materials and Construction in Post-Disaster, Conflict, and End-of-Life Infrastructure Reconstruction." The selected papers will be subjected to the standard peer-review process.
Abstract submissions are closed. See you at the conference!
Lviv, Ukraine
Offline / Online
English Only
March 19-20, 2026
Join us for an international scientific conference bringing together researchers, policymakers, and experts to discuss and shape the future of Ukraine's reconstruction.
Organising Committee:
Oleksii Hunyak
Lviv Polytechnic National University (LPNU)
Theodore Hanein
University of Leeds
Maurizio Guadagnini
University of Sheffield
Roman Puchko
ReThink NGO
James Shaw
University of Sheffield
Rhiannon Matthias
University of Leeds
Local Organising Committee:
Uliana Marushchak
Lviv Polytechnic National University (LPNU)
Vita Horak
Lviv Polytechnic National University (LPNU)
Khrystyna Sobol
Lviv Polytechnic National University (LPNU)
Taras Markiv
Lviv Polytechnic National University (LPNU)
Scientific Committee:
Zhili Ren
Postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Leeds.
Surendra Shah
Walter P. Murphy Emeritus Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Northwestern University, USA
Jianzhuang Xiao
Department of Structural Engineering, College of Civil Engineering, Tongji University, China
Thomas Matschei
Faculty of Civil Engineering, RWTH Aachen, Germany
Wolfram Schmidt
Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung (BAM), Germany
Priyadharshini Perumal
Faculty of Technology, University of Oulu, Finland
Yong Geng
China Institute of Urban Governance, School of International and Public Affairs, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
Mohsen Ben Haha
Chief Decarbonization and Innovation Officer (CDIO) at Vigier Holding AG
Aniruddha Baral
Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering, University of Texas at Austin, USA
Abdulkader Rashwani
Department of Chemical Engineering, Sham University, A’zaz, Syria
Leon Black
School of Civil Engineering, University of Leeds, UK
Rupert Myers
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Imperial College London, UK
Emilio Martínez-Pañeda
Department of Engineering Science, University of Oxford, UK
Nataliya Lushnikova
Department of the Built Environment, Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), The Netherlands
Iryna Lutsiuk
Department of Chemical Technology of Silicates, LPNU, Lviv, Ukraine
Vadim Zhitkovsky
Department of Building Elements Technology and Materials Science, National University of Water and Environmental Engineering, Ukraine
Oles Lastivka
Department of Building Structures and Products Technologies, Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture, Kyiv, Ukraine
Barbara Ksit
Institute of Building Engineering, Faculty of Civil and Transport Engineering, Poznan University of Technology, Poland
Nediljka Vukojević-Medvidović
Department of Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Chemistry and Technology, University of Split, Croatia
Danuta Barnat-Hunek
Department of General Construction, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Lublin University of Technology, Poland
Anna Szymczak-Graczyk
Department of Construction and Geoengineering, Faculty of Environmental and Mechanical Engineering, Poznan University of Life Sciences, Poland
Tomasz Garbowski
Associate Professor Vice Dean for Research, Faculty of Environmental and Mechanical Engineering Department of Biosystems Engineeringul, Poznan, Poland
Liberato Ferrara
Professor Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Politecnico di Milano, Italy
Zinoviy Blikharskyy
Professor and Head of the Institute of Civil Engineering, Infrastructure and Life Safety, Ukraine
Roman Khmil
Professor and Head of the Institute of Civil Engineering, Infrastructure and Life Safety, Ukraine
Myroslav Sanytskyi
Professor and Head of the Department of Building Production, Ukraine
Vasyl Zhelykh
Professor and Head of the Department of Heat and Gas Supply and Ventilation, Ukraine
Volodymyr Cherniuk
Professor and Head of the Department of Hydraulic and Water Engineering, Ukraine
Yevhen Kharchenko
Professor and Head of the Department of Strength of Materials and Structural Mechanics, Ukraine
Conference Venue Details
The event will be held at Lviv Polytechnic National University in Lviv, Ukraine.
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Travel and Stay Recommendations in Lviv during the S3 Conference
Conference Venue and Safety
The International Scientific Conference “Safe, Sustainable, and Swift Reconstruction of Ukraine” will take place on 19–20 March 2026 in the main building of Lviv Polytechnic National University. The building is equipped with a reliable and well-prepared shelter. In the event of an air raid alert, conference participants will be organised and guided to the refuge in accordance with current safety regulations and instructions provided by the organisers. Lviv currently maintains a stable security environment, and all necessary safety measures are in place.
Getting to Lviv from Abroad
Due to the current security situation, civil aviation to Ukraine is temporarily suspended. International participants are advised to plan their travel to Lviv via neighbouring countries, in particular Poland (airports in Kraków, Katowice, Rzeszów, Warsaw, Lublin), Hungary (Budapest Airport), Slovakia (Košice), or Romania (Suceava, Iași), followed by travel by train or international bus services. When planning the trip, participants should consider possible delays at border crossing points.
Travel to Lviv within Ukraine
Lviv has convenient railway and intercity bus connections with all major cities of Ukraine. Regular daytime and night trains operate from Kyiv, Kharkiv, Dnipro, Odesa, Zaporizhzhia, and other regional centres. Due to high demand, train tickets are recommended to be purchased 20 days in advance via the official application or website of Ukrainian Railways at https://booking.uz.gov.ua/. A large number of regular intercity bus services to Lviv are also available.
Accommodation
Participants are advised to book accommodation in advance. The following hotels are located close to the conference venue: Hotel EDEM (approximately 200 m): https://hotel-edem.lviv.ua/, Premier Hotel Dnister (approximately 400 m): https://dnister-hotel.phnr.com/ua, and Bank Hotel (approximately 800 m, city centre): https://bankhotel.com.ua/. Additional accommodation options of various price categories are available throughout the city.
Local Transportation
Lviv has a well-developed public transport network, as well as taxi and ride-hailing services (Bolt, Uber). Getting around the city is convenient and accessible.
Additional Information
The Local Organising Committee will provide additional clarifications and practical information upon request.
Participation Costs
Please note that travel expenses, daily allowances, and accommodation costs are not covered by the organisers and must be borne by participants individually.
Border crossing and visa information
For most citizens of European countries, the United States, and the United Kingdom, entry to Ukraine for short-term purposes (such as conference participation) is visa-free in accordance with Ukrainian legislation. Citizens of other non-EU countries may be subject to different entry or visa requirements.
In general, for visa-free entry, travellers are required to have a valid international passport covering the period of stay. Travel health insurance is strongly recommended and may be requested at the border.
Participants are strongly advised to check the latest entry, visa, and customs requirements before travelling, as rules and procedures may change. Official and up-to-date information is available on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine: https://mfa.gov.ua/en/.
When crossing the border, delays may occur, participants are kindly advised to allow additional time for passport and customs control, especially when travelling by train or bus.
